something to worry about ?

[himluis1]

silverfish + cab
is this something to worry about ???

 

[Bassdirty]

Hmm.. doesn't really worry me, but then, I don't think I understand what's going on here...?..

 

[abarson]

They eat paper so they might like your speaker cone. Get rid of them.

 

[basscooker]

Not sure what you're asking. Do you mean you found a bug in your cab or is silverfish a product? I think the concern would be if we're talking about the bug. They're decomposers. They eat, I think, decomposing biological matter. That would mean either there is something rotting in there or somehow your cab has taken in some liquid making the wood deteriorate. I would think these bugs will accelerate any damage. They could also be eating your cone(s).

Edit. Doh, looks like y'all posted while I typed! So, what they said...

 

[himluis1]

bought a used cab online and while checking different areas i took the speaker out and all that and saw 1 small one went to get a napkin to get rid of it and came back and nothing it was gone ... concerns???

 

[Funk With Me]

My concern is the cab not being used enough to drive them out. I have a few in the garage I should check.

 

[Zooberwerx]

They eat paper so they might like your speaker cone. Get rid of them.

The silverfish or the speakers?

Riis

 

[abarson]

The silverfish or the speakers?

Riis

He didn't say what speakers he has, so I assume start with getting rid of the silverfish. Then...

 

[Foz]

sprinkle boric acid inside before you put the speaker back

 

[pravus]

I would definitely get rid of them. They eat paper and glues and are pretty destructive overall if left unchecked. I've had some success with diatomaceous earth.

 

[agedhorse]

Both DE and Boric acid powder are likely to cause damage if it gets into the moving parts.

 

[Deleted member 365158]

Just one, i wonder what happened to the rest since the early 90’s, must me in separate cabs.

 

[Peter Hess]

Don’t run for a napkin. Squish it with your fingers. It doesn’t hurt.

 

[maxschrek]

I would definitely get rid of them. They eat paper and glues and are pretty destructive overall if left unchecked. I've had some success with diatomaceous earth.

Yep, diatomaceous earth puts a hurtin' on them.

 

[Slough Feg Bass]

meh, spray it out with compressed air, then crank up the cabinet and play some thumpin bass lines, you'll be rid of all pests.

 

[himluis1]

Problem Solved !!! just a good ol’cleaning and done !!! now question i did took the speaker out and instead of soldering the speaker back on unused spade connectors , do they have to be super tight or just enough click (contact) would be enough ???

 

[agedhorse]

Snug.

 

[David Jayne]

You want the connections to be tight enough that they won't wiggle and vibrate but not so tight you risk damage forcing them on. It's a bit of a judgement call.

 

[himluis1]

before & after
removed logos and painted the tweeter
also reconnected speaker with female spades connectors ...

 

[seamonkey]

spade connectors

The proper size faston will be tight and not be loose. In fact there's a technique you have to use to get them off. The female side has a little spring connector to fit the male side hole. I've seen people struggle to disconnect these without knowing this.
It also needs a good crimp on the wire. Good crimpers can be expensive.